Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2020 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Eastern Shore Attractions
2020-01-08 11:54:03
Things to See and Do
The Shore is famed for its iconic towns, beaches for sinking toes in the sand and culinary delights with treasures straight from the bay.
Berlin
ATTRACTIONS
Burley Oak Brewing Company
10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, 443-513-4647
Brewery producing distinctive small-batch ales with unsurpassed quality using new and traditional brewing methods; taste flights in the taproom.
Casino at Ocean Downs
10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, 410-641-0600
Casino and horse racing in the heart of Maryland’s beach resort community with 900 slot machines, live table games and simulcast races from Jun-Aug.
Frontier Town Campground and Park
Rt 611, Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-0880, 1-800-228-5590
Western-themed park with nearly 600 campsites, a water park, high-ropes adventure park, fishing/crabbing pier, marina, dog park, mini golf and food.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Calvin B. Taylor House Museum
208 N Main St, Berlin, 410-641-1019
Berlin’s town museum in a carefully restored, Federal-style house from the 19th century, displaying memorabilia of historic significance; NRHD.
Rackliffe Plantation House
11007 Tom Patton Ln, Berlin, 1-865-300-5609
Museum interpreting life on an 18thcentury coastal plantation with artifacts in the kitchen, spinning and children’s rooms and original milk house.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, 410-641-1441, 1-877-444-6777
Famous beaches, wild horses and abundant birds on a 37-mile barrier island offering primitive camping, nature trails and seasonal nature programs.
Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-2918, 1-888-432-2267
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague.aspx
One of National Geographic’s “10 Best Beaches in National Parks” with two miles of shore, wild horses, surf fishing, sea kayaking, hiking and biking.
Ayers Creek Adventures
8628 Grey Fox Ln, Berlin, 443-513-0889
Located on a beautiful waterway with minimal public access, company seeks to provide a low-cost option for all to enjoy this magnificent resource.
SPORTS
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
12367 Eagles Nest Rd, Berlin, 410-213-7277, 1-800-283-3846
Seaside golfing paradise located just minutes from Ocean City and overlooking the serene Sinepuxent Bay and the unspoiled beauty of Assateague Island.
Ocean Resorts WWCC Golf Club
10655 Cathell Rd, Berlin, 410-641-5643
Donated to Wor-Wic Community College of Salisbury in 2008, this challenging layout has undergone many exciting renovations. Open to the public.
Cambridge
ARTS & CULTURE
Dorchester Center for the Arts
321 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7782
Center providing art classes, gallery shows, workshops, performances, an art gift shop and events for youth and adults.
ATTRACTIONS
Brannock Education & Research Center
100 Maryland Ave, Cambridge, 410-221-1871
www.richardsonmuseum.org/brannock.htm
Exhibits including early navigational instruments, ship models, Chesapeake Bay and local maritime memorabila and a maritime history library.
Horn Point Oyster Laboratory
2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-8200
Produces a variety of oyster larvae for use in oyster research, oyster restoration and educational projects.
RAR Brewing
504 Poplar St, Cambridge, 443-225-5664
Craft beer brewery constructed out of a nearly century-old pool hall.
River Marsh Golf Club
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-1234
A championship golf course situated on the banks of the Choptank River at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
Long Wharf, end of High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7141
Skipjack sails on the Choptank River with public sails and charters (business, family and friends) and dredging demonstrations; each trip is unique.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Bucktown Village Store
4303 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, 410-901-9255
https://visitdorchester.org/bucktown-village-store
Early-19th-century store and site of Harriet Tubman’s first act of defiance with guided historic and nature tours and bike, canoe and kayak rentals.
Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center
424 Race St, Cambridge, 410-228-0401
https://visitdorchester.org/harriettubman-museum-educational-center
Museum offering tours by appointment and exhibits on 19th-century slavery in the U.S., the Underground Railroad and events surrounding the Civil War.
Heritage Museums & Gardens of Dorchester
Dorchester County Historical Society, 1003
Greenway Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-7953
Historic buildings with interactive exhibits on farm life, timbering, water trades, hunting and trapping, Native Americans and local families.
Richardson Maritime Museum
401 High St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871
Chesapeake Bay ship models and waterman artifacts honoring the craftsmen, traditions and culture of Eastern Shore boatbuilding.
Spocott Windmill
1609 Hudson Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-7670
Historic windmill and Colonial cottage (c. 1800) with Civil War history, a Victorian schoolhouse (c. 1868), country store and WWII museum.
Stanley Institute
2400 Church Creek Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-6657
www.visitdorchester.org/stanley-institute
One of Maryland’s oldest schools organized and maintained by an African-American community; now a museum.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Blackwater Adventures
2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255
www.blackwateradventuresmd.com
Excursions just minutes from Blackwater National Wildlife refuge offering bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals and guides for biking, hiking and paddling.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-2677
Major bald eagle nesting area and waterfowl wintering ground with a visitors center, scenic wildlife drive and walking and paddling trails.
Hyatt River Marsh Marina
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-6380
A 150-slip marina including amenities such as fuel, laundry, fire pits, pools, dining, golf, a spa and more.
Centreville
ATTRACTIONS
Bull and Goat Brewery
206 Banjo Ln, Centreville
Brewery serving up German-inspired craft beers, table games and music to complement what’s on tap in the tasting room.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Museum of Eastern Shore Life
120 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, 410-758-2502
Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts with exhibits relating to life along the Eastern Shore.
Tucker House
124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502
A Federal-period townhouse (c. 1794) with six rooms and fireplaces, period furnishings, a collection of Rose Medallion china, a meat house and garden.
Wright’s Chance (c. 1744)
119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502
Early plantation house noted for its original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
CD Outdoors, LLC
The Wharf, 101 Water Way, Centreville, 410-991-8468
Passion for fishing the bay extends to kayak, light tackle and fly fishing. Also offering youth fishing camps and max charter size is four people.
Charlestown
HISTORY & HERITAGE
107 House
Market & Cecil sts, Charlestown, 410-287-8262
www.charlestownmd.org/towninformation/charlestown-history
Federal-period restored Colonial home (1810) with a basement kitchen and 19th-century wooden water tower (brought in the 1980s); donations accepted.
Chesapeake City
HISTORY & HERITAGE
C&D Canal Museum (1837)
815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622
Museum located within an original 18thcentury pump house depicting the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake to Delaware bays.
C&D Canal Museum (1837)
815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622
Depicts the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina
140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2056
Marina where transient cruisers and snowbirders will find easy access and a quiet, safe harbor for the night or for an extended stay.
Chester
ATTRACTIONS
Delmarva Balloon Rides
1137 Little Creek Rd, Chester, 301-814-3297
Balloon rides over the Eastern Shore (morning/afternoon), seven days a week; gift certificates, private proposal flights and photography available.
Chester/Kent Narrows
ATTRACTIONS
Kent Narrows Waterfront District/Kent Narrows Development Foundation
Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center Bldg,
1st Fl, 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester/Kent
Narrows, 410-604-2491
Waterfront village has dockside restaurants, hotels, shops, marinas, music & fishing. Home to Watermen’s Way Heritage Trail from Chester to Grasonville.
See ad on page 109.
Chestertown
ATTRACTIONS
Cassinelli Distilling
323 High St, Chestertown, 410-556-6825
Micro distillery serving up vodka, gin, brandy and whiskey with daily tastings and tours in the historic district of downtown Chestertown.
Sultana Education Foundation
200 S Cross St & Chestertown Waterfront,
Chestertown, 410-778-5954
Home to Sultana Education Foundation teaching ecology and Colonial maritime history with public sails (weekends) and an annual Downrigging Festival.
Tag Along Alpacas, LLC
8139 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown, 443-480-0676
Family-owned alpaca farm in scenic Kent County raising Huacaya alpacas in a variety of colors and offering 293 acres of farmland, pastures and ponds.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Cliffs School House Museum
Rt 289 Quaker Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-9173
www.kentcounty.com/cliffs-school-1
An architectural landmark. Watermen’s and farming community (1878-1939) with a one-room school house displaying early artifacts and furnishings.
Custom House/Waterfront Tours
The Custom House, 101 S Water St,
Chestertown, 410-810-7161
www.washcoll.edu/about/campus/custom-house
A guided tour of a historic Custom House with waterfront heritage and tours highlighting the rich history of the area dating back to city’s founding.
G.A.R. Post #25, Inc. - Sumner Hall
206 S Queen St, Chestertown, 443-282-0023
Historic African-American Civil War veterans hall restored as a museum and community center featuring pubic humanities programs.
Historical Society of Kent County
301 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-3499
Ongoing exhibits and lectures offering an overview of local history, as well as a research library, visitor information and a museum shop.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Chesapeake Farms
7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400
www.corteva.us/Resources/chesapeake-farms.html
A 3,000-acre wildlife, agricultural research and demonstration area with free self-guided driving tour and accompanying brochure.
Maryland Outfitters and Guides Association Inc.
6586 Kings Grant Ln, Chestertown, 410-708-0700
Licensed professional guides offering hunting trips (Canada geese, puddle ducks, doves, deer, turkey and bears), fishing charters and sporting clays.
Worton Creek Marina, LLC
23145 Buck Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-3282
Full service marina, restaurant, pool, gift shop, marine hardware, 25T and 70T marine travelifts, open and covered slips, dry storage and complete repairs.
Church Creek
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Buttons Creek: Jane Kane Escape Site
Rt 335 and Little Blackwater River, Church Creek, 410-228-2677
Harriet Tubman’s brother hoped to marry Jane Kane but her enslaver wouldn’t allow it. She fled, disguised in men’s clothing.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park
4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tubman.aspx
State Park and visitors center commemorating the life and legacy of the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman; on the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway.
Sawyer Fishing Charters
1345 Hoopers Island Rd, Church Creek, 410-397-3743
Full and half-day fishing charters, lighthouse and sunset cruises on the Chesapeake Bay catering to group tour companies with tour packages for buses.
Church Hill
ARTS & CULTURE
Church Hill Theatre
103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003
Historic art deco architecture with live theater, concerts, youth theater programs and children’s plays as well as camps and various performing arts.
ATTRACTIONS
Cassinelli Winery & Vineyards
3830 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, 410-556-6825
Family-owned and operated boutique winery producing wines from its own fruit and other Eastern Shore vineyards with tasting room and souvenir glass.
Cordova
ATTRACTIONS
Triple Creek Winery
11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-924-4190
Wine tasting room and vineyard committed to making high-quality, innovative wines. Also offers a charming rural event space just a few miles off Rt 50.
Crisfield
ATTRACTIONS
Crisfield Heritage Foundation
3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501
www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org
The starting point for Port of Crisfield walking tour comprised of Tawes Museum, Ward Brothers Workshop and Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
J. Millard Tawes Museum
3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501
www.crisfieldheritage.org/museums
Museum with exhibits covering Crisfield’s maritime past, including natural history, the crab and oyster industries, shipbuilding, decoys and more.
The Ward Brothers Workshop
3195 Sackertown Rd, Crisfield, 410-968-2501
www.crisfieldheritage.org/museums
Discover the inspiration and genius of the two brothers whose decoy carvings transformed pragmatic realism into expressive realization.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Janes Island State Park
26280 Alfred J. Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-877-620-8367
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx
Park along the Tangier Sound with more than 30 miles of water and walking trails, campsites, cabins, pavilions, a nature center and beach boat access.
Somers Cove Marina
715 Broadway, Crisfield, 410-968-0925, 1-800-967-3474
The perfect marina for boating, sailing, fishing or just relaxing on the Chesapeake Bay. 515 slips, 150 transient. Call for more information (800) 967-FISH.
SHOPPING
Smith Island Baking Co.
45 W Chesapeake Ave, Crisfield, 410-425-2253
Bakery serving up Maryland’s state dessert, a symbol of fellowship and community, and offering 30 percent discounts off online prices.
Denton
ARTS & CULTURE
Fiber Arts Center
7 N Fourth St, Denton, 410-479-0009
Local resource center for fiber artists and fiber arts enthusiasts. Showcasing traditional quilting with classes, exhibits, festivals and contests.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Caroline County Courthouse and Jail
Courthouse Square, 109 Market St, Denton, 410-479-2730
Where Underground Railroad operatives and enslaved people fleeing their bonds were held. This site is on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.
Denton Steamboat Wharf
10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655
At this wharf, captured Underground Railroad agent Hugh Hazlett and seven freedom seekers boarded the steamer Kent to return to Cambridge, from which they fled.
Museum of Rural Life
16 N 2nd St, Denton, 410-479-2055
Museum depicting the historical lifestyles of rural Caroline County including Taylor- Brown Dwelling, the Painter’s Range log cabin and old properties.
Richard Potter Home Site
9 N 4th St, Denton, 410-479-2730
In this post-Civil War residence of Richard Potter, he wrote kidnapping narrative The Narrative of the Experience, Adventures and Escape of Richard Potter.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Martinak State Park
137 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, 410-820-1668
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/martinak.aspx
Park nestled along Watts Creek and the Choptank River offering excellent camping and cabin facilities; popular activities include fishing and boating.
Earlesville
ATTRACTIONS
Broken Spoke Vineyard and Winery
924 Glebe Rd, Earlesville, 302-547-6022
A gentleman’s farm located in Maryland’s Eastern Shore with two main wine lines (named “Animal Talks” and “Take a Break”), a tasting wheel and events.
Earleville
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Mount Harmon Plantation
600 Mount Harmon Rd, Earleville, 410-275-8819
Restored 18th-century manor and tobacco plantation including a nature preserve, boxwood garden, tobacco prize house, guided tours and special events.
SHOPPING
Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill
95 Knight House Ln, Earleville, 410-275-9423
A farm for getting up close to, meeting and learning about alpacas. Farm offers fiber mill tours, a gift shop, and individual, family and group tours.
East New Market
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Faith Community United Methodist Church
509 Railroad Ave, East New Market, 410 943-4383
www.umc.org/find-a-church/church/79030
Once a stop on the Underground Railroad where agent Reverend Green helped Harriet Tubman, the “Dover Eight” and many others to freedom.
Easton
ARTS & CULTURE
Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, 410-822-2787
Nationally-recognized art museum, accredited by the American Association of Museums, presenting exhibitions, classes, concerts and outreach programs.
ATTRACTIONS
Avalon Theatre
40 E Dover St, Easton, 410-822-7299
Beautiful art deco theater offering a yearround schedule of performing arts and community events.
Chapel’s Country Creamery-Easton
10380 Chapel Rd, Easton, 410-820-6647
Small, family-owned farm across 45 acres producing farmstead artisan raw milk and cheeses found at retailers throughout the state.
ATTRACTIONS
Far Eastern Shore Winery
8370 Ocean Gtwy, Easton, 410-690-8756
Family-owned, boutique micro winery located on the Eastern Shore featuring non-traditional, lightly sweet fruit-grape wine blends and a tasting room.
Little Round Top Church
Rt 50, Easton, 410-822-0475
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm9h7_peachblossom_meetinghouse
Hexagonal roadside structure and small church designed so that, “the devil would have no corner in which to sit and hatch evil.”
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Frederick Douglass Driving Tour of Talbot County
11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000
https://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org/driving-tour
Self-guided driving tour gives visitors an overview of Douglass’ early life at 14 sites. Tour brochure available from the Historical Society of Talbot County.
Frederick Douglass Statue at Talbot County Courthouse
11 N Washington St, Easton, 410-770-8000
www.frederickdouglasshonorsociety.org
Statue on the courthouse lawn by Jay Hall Carpenter. Erected in 2011, portraying Douglass at the podium delivering his “Self-Made Man” speech.
Talbot Historical Society
30 S Washington St, Easton, 410-822-0773
Museum, gardens, rotating exhibitions and research center; guided walking tours available by appointment.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, 410-822-4903
Wildlife sanctuary near Easton with 400 acres featuring forest, shoreline, freshwater wetlands, nature trails, gardens and a canoe launch.
Eden
ATTRACTIONS
Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery
3155 Noble Farm Rd, Eden, 410-677-3334
Vineyard with award-winning wines, a tasting room, picnic area, winery tours, a dock for water arrivals, farm and water scenery and free parking.
Elkton
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Historical Society of Cecil County
135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790
A resource center with local history archives, a genealogical library, military museum and artifacts as well as a local history library and log cabin.
Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum
135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790
Museum displaying military memorabilia of all armed forces branches in the United States, dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Fair Hill Resource
Management Area (NRMA)
300 Tawes Dr, Elkton, 410-398-1246
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/fairhill.aspx
A 5,613-acre former duPont estate with equestrian traditions, now featuring a turf course, historic covered bridge, events and 80 miles of trails.
See ad on page 14.
Federalsburg
ATTRACTIONS
Faulkner Branch Cidery at Blades Orchard
4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, 410-829-0334
A family-run cidery and orchard brewing fresh and fermented hard ciders and offering u-pick apples in autumn and a speakeasy-style tasting room.
Girdletree
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum
Snow Hill Rd, Girdletree, 410-632-1641
www.visitworcester.org/index.php/site/article/girdletree-barnes-bank-museum
A tour through small town history with memorabilia pertaining to Girdletree’s past. Displays, pictures and documents located in a restored 1902 bank.
Grasonville
ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, 410-827-6694
Explore the natural history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and local conservation efforts while hiking scenic trails, birdwatching and kayaking/canoeing.
Watermen’s Memorial Monument
Main St at Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville
Monument and memorial of two watermen attempting to keep their boat afloat, dedicated to all Maryland natives who have died while on the water.
DINING
Harris Seafood Co,LLC
425 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville, 410-827-8104
The last full-time year-round oyster shucking and packing operation. Oysters are sold to the public as well.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Mears Point Marina
428 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville, 410-827-8888
Everything you need in a marina. Embrace a social, maritime way of life in this secure oasis.
Tuna The Tide
404 Greenwood Creek Ln, Grasonville,
Charters for light tackle, fly, jigging or live lining, or the more traditional trolling and chumming. Crabbing also available for your enjoyment. Sightseeing, cruising and nature tours available by the day or hour.
Wells Cove Marina
120 Channel Marker Way, Grasonville, 410-827-3869
www.wellscovetownhomesandmarina.com
Marina featuring state-of-the-art construction and floating slips as well as access to local restaurants and bike trails along the Cross Island Trail.
Henderson
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Schrader’s Outdoors
16090 Oakland Rd, Henderson, 410-758-1824
Eastern Shore tradition since 1979. We offer thousands of acres for Maryland’s prime hunting properties. Onsite lodging, meals and sporting clays course.
Kennedyville
ATTRACTIONS
Crow Vineyard and Winery
12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, 410-648-5687
Wines and pairing trays made from homegrown items, such as local grass-fed Angus Beef and farm fresh cheeses, in a charming tasting room.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hopkins Game Farm
13003 Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, 410-348-5287
Sporting clays. NSCA-5-Stand. Deer and goose hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Madison
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Jacob Jackson Home Site
Rt 16, Madison
Home site of Jacob Jackson, a free black farmer and noted veterinarian who decoded letter from Tubman and arranged escape of her brothers from the area.
Parson’s Creek: Keene
Family Escape Route
Parsons Creek at Rt 16, Madison, 410-228-1000
In April 1831, Joseph Keene and his wife Nellie stole a small boat and sailed their seven children to freedom from Parsons Creek in Dorchester County.
Mardela Springs
ATTRACTIONS
Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc
106 Brattan St, Mardela Springs, 410-302-2298
https://adkinshistoricalandmuseumcompl. godaddysites.com
Ten historical buildings and a privy dedicated to preserving past village life are open for free tours by appointment. Call for schedule.
Mason-Dixon Marker (1768)
Rt 54, Mardela Springs, 410-548-4914
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm3D51_mason_and_ dixon_stone_1768_1981_maryland
Southern marker of the Mason-Dixon line installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families, whose coats of arms it bears.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047, 410-742-9028
Museum exhibits about the history, traditions and heritage of Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River focusing on the town as a mineral water spa attraction.
Barren Creek Heritage Museum & Historic Church
413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047, 410-742-9028
https://westsidehistorical.com
Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River watershed area’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. Special focus on town’s history as a mineral water spa attraction.
Marydel
ATTRACTIONS
Mason-Dixon Crownstone (1762)
MD Rt 454 & DE Rt 8, Marydel, 410-479-4188
www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=3847
Look for the elaborately carved English limestone post bearing the coats of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn just off the highway.
Massey
ATTRACTIONS
Massey Air Museum Inc.
33541 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, 410-928-5270
Active rural grassroots aviation museum and airport housing vintage aircraft, artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a restoration shop and library.
North East
ATTRACTIONS
Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge
Rt 272, North East, 410-996-6292
www.mdcoveredbridges.com/gilpinsfalls.html
A 119-ft. Burr arch covered bridge (c. 1860) that can be seen from Rt 272. NRHP.
Turkey Point Vineyard, LLC
116 S Main St, North East, 410-287-WINE
http://www.turkeypointwines.com
Family-owned tasting room serving up wines fresh from the vineyard. One of Maryland’s best-kept secrets.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Turkey Point Lighthouse
4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333
Lighthouse atop a 100-ft. bluff offering stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and still acting as a navigation beacon within Elk Neck State Park.
Upper Bay Museum
219 Walnut St, North East, 410-287-2675
A unique collection of artifacts celebrating the heritage of Upper Bay watermen with boats, decoys, fishing gear, motors, oars, guns and sink boxes.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East,
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/elkneck.aspx
Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs at headwaters of the Chesapeake with views from Turkey Point Lighthouse. Launching ramps, a tent and cabin camping.
Ocean City
ATTRACTIONS
Baja Amusements
12639 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-2252 (BAJA)
Real speed, real racing and family fun for everyone. Eight go-kart tracks, mini golf, family and kiddie rides and much more.
Boardwalk Hotel Group
2200 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 888-465-3451
Stay at an oceanfront hotel directly on Ocean City’s Boardwalk. Hotels offer packaged motorcoach tours, free parking, Wi-Fi and on-site restaurants.
See ad on page 107.
Fin City Brewing Company
12913 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1771
Inside Hooper’s Crab House are great hand-crafted beers served up by Ocean City’s Oldest Brewery with a convenient restaurant setting for easy pairing.
Grand Prix Amusements
12424 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1278
There’s fun and excitement for all ages with eight go kart tracks, bumper boats, climbing wall, batting cages and more. Just over Rt 50 bridge on the left.
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
30th St & Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-3477
Rides, games, 10-track speed world with 400 go-karts, Splash Mountain Water Park, AquaLoop and activity centers with jungle and treasure golf.
Ocean City Brewing Company
5509 Coastal Hwy, 56th St, Ocean City, 443-664-6682
www.facebook.com/ocbrewingcompany
Huge full-scale craft brewery with a family restaurant, sports pub, arcade games, musical performances on weekends and a gift shop.
Ocean City Center for the Arts
502 94th St, Ocean City, 410-524-9433
Beautiful visual arts center featuring galleries, artist studios, a gift shop, pottery studio and hands-on art instruction for all ages.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-4991
Exhibits about the U.S. Life-Saving Service of Delmarva Peninsula, Boardwalk of Yesterday, Surf’s Up with an Aquarium Room and Children’s Discovery Room.
ProTrack
12424 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 443-944-7173
Ocean City go-karts. Strap on a helmet and race your friends. Speeds up to 30mph. Timing system and must be 16yrs old, 58” and have a valid ID.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-5600
Museum located right on the boardwalk with an “Odditorum” displaying unusual artifacts and artworks, a Mirror Maze, Laser Ace and Candy Factory.
Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City
Boardwalk & S First sts, Ocean City, 410-289-8617
More than 100 years of rides and amusements at the home of one of the oldest carousels and famous indoor/outdoor rides just off the boardwalk.
Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City
EVENT FACILITES
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN
www.ocmdconventioncenter.com/convention-center
Meeting and event venue offering 214,000 sq. ft. of convention center space, 10 miles of beach with scenic views and everything in between.
Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City Oceanfront
2 15th St, Ocean City, 410-289-5008
Breathtaking oceanfront views await, relax and unwind in our premiere boardwalk location.
See ad on page 107.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Grand Hotel & Spa
2100 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 800-447-6779
Complete Oceanfront getaway on the famous Ocean City Boardwalk, steps away from historic attractions. The hotel has several amenities to offer.
See ad on page 107.
Odyssea Water-Sports
5003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-723-4227
Family-run watersports for more than 21 years, and number one on TripAdvisor and Yelp, offering jetski, pontoon boat, paddleboard and kayak rentals.
Oxford
ATTRACTIONS
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry
101 E Strand (end of Rt 333), Oxford, 410-745-9023
America’s oldest privately-owned ferry (established in 1683) crossing the scenic Tred Avon River and carrying cars, motorcycles, bikes and passengers.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Oxford Museum
100 S Morris St, Oxford, 410-226-0191
Museum housing 2,500 artifacts and exhibits on 18th and 19th-century history and stretching for 350 years with emphasis on the unique town of Oxford.
Tench Tilghman Monument
Oxford Cemetery, Rt 333, Oxford, 410-770-8000
Monument and memorial grave of Colonel Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to George Washington, lieutenant colonel and trusted member of his staff.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Campbell’s Boatyards Custom Yachts & Yachts Sales
26106A Bachelor Harbor, Oxford, 410-226-5592
Three full-service marinas/boatyards. Offers custom boat building, yacht sales services and transient dockage available. Certified Cummins dealer.
Perryville
ATTRACTIONS
Cecil County Holly Tree Jackson Station Rd, Perryville, 410-996-8101
Sown in 1870, first decorated by B&O Railroad (1947) and known as “Travelers’ Christmas Tree;” lighting and Santa events (1st & 3rd Sat.) in Dec.
Hollywood Casino Perryville
1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, Perryville,
www.hollywoodcasinoperryville.com
Features more than 850 Vegas-style slot machines, the hottest table games, dining that always gets two forks up and weekly live entertainment.
SPORTS
Furnace Bay Golf Course
79 Chesapeake View Rd, Perryville, 410-642-6816
Bent grass from tee box to green you’d be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable or affordable round anywhere.
Pocomoke City
ATTRACTIONS
Delmarva Discovery Museum
2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933
www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Museum uncovering Delmarva’s cultural and natural heritage through education and exploration with hands-on learning and river otter exhibit.
Delmarva Discovery Museum
2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933
www.delmarvadiscoverymuseum.org
Inspires appreciation of Delmarva’s cultural and natural heritage. Hands-on interactive learning for all ages. River otter exhibit and touch pool; gift store.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden
206 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-956-3110
www.theclio.com/web/entry?id=7597
First Mayor of Pocomoke’s home inside a Victorian Italianate structure built shortly after the Civil War and displaying town and country memorabilia.
Sturgis One-Room School Museum
209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-1913
https://worcestermuseums.org/sturgisone- room-school-and-heritage-house.php
The only African-American one-room school museum in county (c. 1900) with recently added Heritage House (dating to 1850) and other must-see exhibits.
Preston
ATTRACTIONS
Preston Historical Society
167 Main St, Preston, 410-310-5454
www.prestonhistoricalsociety.com
Historical society with exhibits about the local history of Preston and surrounding towns; quilts and relics inside a historic home built in 1833.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Jacob and Hannah Leverton House
3531 Seaman Road, Preston, 410 479-2730
Former safe haven. Part of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway audio tour. Private property; there is a pull over to see a byway interpretive marker.
Joseph Cornish Escape from Gilpin’s Point
Holly Park Dr, Preston, 410-479-2730
Enslaved Joseph Cornish escaped on a vessel on the Choptank River from Gilpin’s Point. He told his story to William Still, who recorded it.
Linchester Mill
3390 Linchester Mill Rd, Preston, 410-673-1910
www.carolinehistory.org/places/linchester-mill-campus
Once the nation’s oldest-running business that sold grain to George Washington’s army during the Revolution; now with scenic recreation for all ages.
Poplar Neck Plantation at Marsh Creek NW side of Marsh Creek Bridge, Poplar
Neck Rd, Preston, 410-479-2730
This area is part of the former Anthony C. Thompson “Poplar Neck” plantation where Harriet Tubman conducted several escape missions during the 1850s.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outstanding Dreams Farm
24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, 410-673-2002
Tour and learn more about this Huacaya Alpaca farm and pick up unique items from yarn, rovings and raw fleece to finished garments, linens and more.
Princess Anne
ARTS & CULTURE
Mosely Gallery
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore,
11931 Art Shell Plaza, Princess Anne, 410-651-7770
Gallery with year-round exhibitions of established and up-and-coming artists in a variety of mediums, including student and faculty exhibits.
ATTRACTIONS
Spirits of Patriots
11501 Progress Ln, Princess Anne, 443-880-6912
Veteran-owned craft distillery proving the Army and the Marine Corps can work together for more than 25 years. Tours and tastings by appointment.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Teackle Mansion
11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, 410-651-2238
http://www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org/teackle-mansion.html
Neoclassical brick mansion (c. 1802) and 10,000-sq. ft. American villa-style house; now home of a local historical society offering tours; NRHP.
Quantico
ATTRACTIONS
Green Hill Country Club
5471 Whitehaven Rd, Quantico, 410-749-5119
An 18-hole championship course featuring special events (public/private), a riverside bar and a restaurant with scenic views.
Whitehaven Ferry
23865 River St, Quantico, 410-543-2765
www.wicomicocounty.org/301/ferry-schedule
Oldest continuously operating ferry in U.S. history providing an intimate ride (seats six passengers) across the Wicomico and dating to 1687.
Queen Anne
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Tuckahoe State Park
13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, 410-820-1668
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tuckahoe.aspx
Park with a 60-acre lake and creek for paddling and 15 miles of multi-use trails; other amenities include camping, cabins, pavilions and picnic areas.
Queenstown
ATTRACTIONS
Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area
632 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, 410-827-7577
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeisland.aspx
Preserve with 2,800 acres of waterfowl and native wildlife offering special events, hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a convention center.
Ridgely
ATTRACTIONS
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Rd, Ridgely, 410-634-2847
Beautiful 400-acre native garden and preserve with art exhibits, gardens, five miles of meadow and woodland paths, native plant sales and a gift shop.
Rising Sun
ATTRACTIONS
Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery
645 Harrington Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-8388
Vineyard producing award-winning wines from hand-harvested grapes aged in oak casks and offering tastings, events and dinner performances.
Plumpton Park Zoo
1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-6850
Exotic animals (giraffes, tigers, bears, deer, wolves, monkeys and kangaroos) in a pastoral country setting with picnic, playground and petting areas.
SPORTS
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
128 Karen Dr, Rising Sun, 410-658-4343
Public course with open fairways, manicured tees and perfect greens that would please any golfer and hosts Maryland’s first accredited foot golf course.
Rock Hall
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mainstay
5753 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-9133
Storefront performing arts center presenting local, regional and national artists in a friendly, intimate room with great sound and sight lines.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Rock Hall Museum
5585 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-2296
Georgian Colonial landmark house (1767) with decoy-carving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship/boat models and fishing/oystering exhibits.
Tolchester Beach Revisited Museum
Behind Oyster Ct Shoppes, Sharp & Main sts, Rock Hall, 410-778-5347
https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/tolchester-beach-revisited-museum
Museum dedicated to a rapidly fading time with artifacts, memorabilia and photos of a bygone-era amusement park operating from 1877 to 1962.
Waterman’s Museum
20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697
www.rockhallmd.com/watermansmuseum
Museum exploring Chesapeake Bay life and history, crabbing, fishing and oyster-tonging with carvings, historical photographs, old dwellings and boats.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters
21211 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-708-1803
Departing from Waterman’s Crab House (five times per day) on the Chesapeake Bay with daily sails, sunset cruises or custom itineraries upon request.
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
1730 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, 410-639-7056
www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_neck
Staging area for tundra swans housing 234 bird species (migratory waterfowl and nesting bald eagles) and trails, picnic areas and observation decks.
Eastern Shore Hunting/Chesapeake Bay Fishing
6542 Tolchester Rd, Rock Hall, 410-778-3191, 1-800-289-0474
Outfitter with 40+ years experience guiding goose/duck hunting parties and Chesapeake Bay sport fishing parties (corporate and private tours).
Elligail Charters
5573 Boundary Ave, Rock Hall, 443-480-1804
Fishing charter offering a range of excursions from sea duck hunts to sunset cruises that include Kent Island, Baltimore, Annapolis and St. Michaels.
Haven Harbour Marina
20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697
Award-winning resort and marina, boatyard and inn serving families and boating enthusiasts alike traveling from states across the mid-Atlantic region.
Haven Harbour South
21144 Green Ln, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697
Full-service port of call for your family and boat. Extensive on-shore amenities: boat sales/brokerage and Cat’s Paw Gift & Clothing Boutique. Picked “Best of the Bay” by Waterway Guide and Chesapeake Bay magazine readers.
Intimidator Fishing Charters
5639 Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-639-7420
www.rockhallintimidatorfishing.com
Captain Manley welcomes you aboard his fishing vessel, Intimidator, hailing from scenic Rock Hall harbor, to catch our famous Chesapeake Bay rockfish.
Misty Charters
POBox 375, Rock Hall, 410-708-5603
https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/fishing/fishing-charters/misty-charters
Morning and afternoon charter fishing and sunset cruises. Max charter size is six people.
Osprey Point Marina
20786 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2194
160-slip floating dock marina with a waterfront inn, gourmet restaurant, outdoor pool, and free wireless internet. Great for weddings, getaways and special events.
Rock Bottom Charters
5655 Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-708-6076
Tours offering waterfowl and deer hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with a max charter size of six people.
Rock Hall Landing Marina
5657 S Hawthorne Ave, Rock Hall,
Floating docks with electric, cable TV, pumpout, pool, BBQ area, hi & dry service, bike rental, lodging, playground, internet and climate-controlled bathhouses.
SHOPPING
Durding’s Store
5742 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-778-7957
www.rockhallmd.com/business-directory/durdings-store
Old-fashioned drugstore with authentic soda fountain (c. 1872), the best ice cream in town, light fare, sandwiches and pastries
Salisbury
ARTS & CULTURE
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury,
Museum with wildfowl art exhibits including antique working decoy and contemporary carvings, sculptures and paintings. World’s largest decoy collection.
ATTRACTIONS
Adkins Farm Market
31493 Mt Hermon Rd, Salisbury,
Farm-style market with perennial flowers and vegetables plants, local and organic produce, a corn maze and play area.
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6385
Orchestra performing classical music, jazz, family concerts and more at Holloway Hall Auditorium on the Salisbury University campus.
Salisbury Zoo and Park
755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, 410-548-3188
Naturalistic habitats for mammals, birds and reptiles native to North, Central and South America at one of the finest free small zoos in the country.
Upper Ferry
5420 N Upper Ferry Rd, Salisbury, 410-543-2765
www.wicomicocounty.org/301/ferry-schedule
Take a ride into history on the Wicomico River with the oldest continuously operating ferry in U.S. history, dating back to 1688; seats six passengers.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center
325 Broad St, Salisbury, 410-860-9290
Center providing education about the region’s rich multi-cultural background in the oldest-standing African-American church on Delmarva (c. 1838).
Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury
University, 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6312
www.salis,bury.edu/nabb/default.html
Humanities research laboratory and unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books and family histories.
Pemberton Historical Park
5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, 410-548-4900
Former home of Colonel Isaac Handy and his wife Anne (1741) on 262 acres surrounded by nature trails and with a range of Eastern Shore ecosystems.
Poplar Hill Mansion
117 Elizabeth St at Poplar Hill Ave,
Salisbury, 410-749-1776
Federal house museum and mansion (1795) with Palladian and bull’s-eye windows, finely-carved interior woodwork and original brass locks and hardware.
Smith Island
ATTRACTIONS
Smith Island
Maryland’s only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat and encompassing three villages (Ewell, Tylerton and Rhodes Point) west of Crisfield.
Snow Hill
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Furnace Town Living Heritage Village
3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032
Village set in the Pocomoke Forest and built around the Nassawango Iron Furnace (1830-1850), now with re-enactors, classes and folk schools in trades.
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-0515
Exhibits illustrating the history of the southern Eastern Shore from the 16th through 20th centuries along with Julia Purnell’s needle art pictures.
Mount Zion One-Room Schoolhouse
3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032
www.furnacetown.org/mt-zion-oneroom- schoolhouse
Part of a living heritage village at Furnace Town, this authentic one-room school museum was built in 1869 and hosted students until 1931.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Capt. Bruce Wootten
6661 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, 410-251-9677
Fresh and saltwater guide and charter services with largemouth bass, flounder and rockfish fishing. Max charter size of two people.
Nassawango Creek Preserve
3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 301-897-8570
Home to an array of wildlife and native plants, including many species of orchids and warblers. Tannin-stained waterway is steeped in early American history.
Pocomoke River Canoe and Kayak Company
2 River St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3971
Paddle the scenic Pocomoke River and Nassawango Creek. Take guided trips or paddle on your own; flat water kayaking and canoeing at its best.
Pocomoke River State Forest
Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-3732
http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/publiclands/eastern_pocomokeforest.aspx
State Wildlands area famous for its stands of loblolly pine, cypress swamps, wild turkey and deer hunting in season, fishing and flat-water canoeing.
Pocomoke River State Park
3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx
The Pocomoke River originates in Great Cypress Swamp, is rich in natural resources and home to river otters, bald eagles and 50+ species of fish.
Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park
3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill 410-632-2566
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx
Campground with a visitors center and youth group camping, a camp store and a range of quiet, shaded camp sites, including a pet-friendly loop.
St. Michaels
ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a leading museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and culture of the region.
See ad on page 101.
Frederick Douglass Park-St. Michaels
Talbot & Mill sts, St. Michaels, 1-800-808-7622
www.stmichaelsmd.gov/a-place-to-visit-2/parks-and-recreation/#fdp
Memorial park and landscaped seating area with information kiosk about the life of Frederick Douglass. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
Lyon Distilling Company
605 S Talbot St #6, St. Michaels, 443-333-9181
Craft distillery transforming raw ingredients into splendid liquor in ultra-small batches with a growing line of superbly-flavored rums and whiskeys.
Mitchell House at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916
www.cbmm.org/exhibitions/permanentexhibitions/mitchell-house
Small white clapboard house, once home of Eliza Bailey (Frederick Douglass’s sister) and her family. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
Patriot Cruises
213 N Talbot St (foot of Cherry St), St.
Michaels, 410-745-3100
Cruise aboard a 149-passenger vessel; enjoy historic sights in climate-controlled lower deck or canopied upper deck. Full bar and restrooms.
St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square
St. Mary’s Square, St. Michaels, 410-745-9561
Museum with three buildings showcasing the life of typical, mid-19th-century working families and a half-mile walking tour about Frederick Douglass.
St. Michaels Winery
609 S Talbot St #6, St. Michaels, 410-745-0808
Fine wines crafted from grapes in Wye Mills and Henderson and a log-canoe-inspired tasting room located in the Historic Sewing Factory Complex.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Frederick Douglass Marker
Talbot St (Rt 33), St. Michaels, 410-770-8000
Marker noting the location where Frederick Douglass was born in 1818, on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Shore Pedal and Paddle
500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2320
Offers bicycle, ebike, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, sales, guided tours, team building activities and instruction.
Stevensville
ATTRACTIONS
Blackwater Distilling
184 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 443-249-3123
Oldest craft distillery (2008) and first producer in the state since Pikesville Rye (1972) making small-batch, handcrafted vodka, rum and rye whiskey.
Cascia Vineyards & Winery
1200 Thompson Creek Rd, Stevensville, 410-604-2127
Unique, family-run waterfront vineyard and winery producing hand-crafted premium red and white wines; weddings, parties and events upon request.
Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Factory
380 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 410-643-9970
Factory and store with a passion for building guitars and amplifiers; offering tours and an up-close look at musical instrument making.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Cray House and Train Depot
Cockey’s Ln, Stevensville, 410-604-2100
www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/historic-site-tours
Rare example of “post-and-plank” construction with a gambrel-roofed house and a restored train station next door; offering group tours upon request.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Rd Slip #79, Stevensville, 443-262-2588
Maryland’s premier charter boat for striped bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, lighthouse tours and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland Fishing and Hunting, LLC
Stevensville
Maryland’s premier charter boat for striped bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, light house tours, and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Located on Maryland’s Eastern shore in Stevensville, Maryland.
Sudlersville
ATTRACTIONS
Godfrey’s Farm Market and Pick-Your-Own-Fields
Sudlersville
Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Godfrey’s Farm is a favorite destination for buying and picking fruits and vegetables, or just as a perfect family outing.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Sudlersville Train Station Museum (c. 1885)
Rt 300 & Linden Ave, Sudlersville, 410-438-3501
Museum with exhibits preserving the history of Sudlersville through local artifacts, including baseball Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx memorabilia.
Taylors Island
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Slaughter Creek Marina
638 Taylor Island Rd, POBox 275, Taylors Island, 410-221-0050
Full service/DIY Marina, boat slips to 65’, travel lift, dry storage, pool-boathouse, shipstore, Palm Beach Willie’s Floating Restaurant and Bar, plus more.
Tilghman
ATTRACTIONS
Phillips Wharf Environmental Center
6129 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-9200
Center with native bay animals in their estuarium and information about sustainable seafood, with working oyster aquaculture operation tours.
Tilghman Island
US 322 to Rt 33, Tilghman, 410-770-8000
A working waterman’s village on the Chesapeake Bay with historic vessels, charter fishing, scenic trails, great seafood and unique lodging options.
Tilghman Watermen’s Museum
6031 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-1025
Museum and exhibitions about the maritime traditions of the people of Tilghman Island and the unique lifestyles of the watermen who lived on the island.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn
6176 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-2720
A full-service boat yard with a 35-ton lift, climate controlled work shed, 1,000-ft. floating dock, transient, seasonal slip, gas pump, showers, laundry and swimming pool. 20 room inn.
Rebecca T. Ruark Sailing Charters
21308 Phillips Rd, Tilghman, 410-829-3976
Sailing charters on the oldest operational skipjack on the bay (built in 1886) with Captain Wade H. Murphy Jr., USCG certified for 49 passengers; NHL.
Trappe
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
29761 Bolingbroke Point Dr, Trappe, 410-221-2290
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx
Lighted pier with scenic strolls, birdwatching opportunities, crabbing and fishing for perch, striped bass, sea trout and catfish.
Vienna
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Handsell Historic Site
4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, 410-228-7458
Site of an 18th-century plantation house and a replica of a native village with exhibits about the Native Americans, African Americans and Colonists.
Westover
SPORTS
Great Hope Golf Course
8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, 410-651-5900
Full-service pro shop, full practice facilities, professional golf instruction, five sets of tees for all ages and abilities. Tournaments and outings welcome. Restaurant onsite.
Whaleyville
ATTRACTIONS
Costa Ventosa Winery
9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 410-352-9867
A casual fun winery located on 10 acres of vineyards and farmland just 10 minutes from Ocean City. In Italian, “Costa Ventosa” means “Windy Coast.”
Worton
HISTORY & HERITAGE
African-American Schoolhouse Museum
Rt 297, St. James-Newtown Rd, Worton, 410-778-7416
https://www.kentcounty.com/museums/african-americanschoolhouse-interpretative-panel
One-room schoolhouse (1890) with 19th-and early-20th-century photographs, oral histories and artifacts of Kent County’s African-American community.
Wye Mills
HISTORY & HERITAGE
The Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum
900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850
18th-century grist mill that ground flour for General Washington’s troops during the American Revolution. Grindings are the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Wye Oak State Park
14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeoak.aspx
Park with picnicking and displays where the majestic Wye Oak fell (2002); now the site of a true genetic clone of the Wye Oak (2006).
VISITOR SERVICES
Cambridge
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Dorchester County Office of Tourism
2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000
Providing free information and a beautiful waterfront.
See ad on page 37.
Centreville
WELCOME CENTERS
Bay Country Welcome Center
1000 Welcome Center Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181
Center servicing north and southbound traffic on the 301 at the Eastern Shore; on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
Chester
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Queen Anne’s County Office of Tourism
425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester 410-604-2100
Enjoy waterfront accommodations, boat-to-table restaurants and outdoor recreation. Fish, hunt, sail, bike, and kayak the area to discover the beauty of Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore. Fish, hunt, sail, bike and kayak in the area to discover the beauty of Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore.
See ad on page 109.
WELCOME CENTERS
Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center
425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester 410-604-2100
Learn about settlement history, heritage, the changing Chesapeake Bay and the maritime industry. Enjoy Ferry Point Nature Park, an observation tower and the beauty of the Kent Narrow Waterfront district.
Chestertown
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Kent County Tourism Office
400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416
Discover Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Explore water fun, history, the arts, small towns, nature, fresh seafood, wineries and a distillery. Follow us on FB, Twitter and IG @visitkentcounty.
See ad on page 111.
Delmar
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Wicomico County Tourism
8480 Ocean Hwy, Delmar, 1-800-332-TOUR
Wicomico County offers opportunities for outdoor adventures, Eastern Shore food, culture and history—as well as annual festivals and events.
See ad on page 103.
Denton
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Caroline County Office of Tourism
10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655
Center on an old steamboat wharf of the Choptank River with a dock and information on local attractions from the Underground Railroad to recreation.
Easton
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Talbot County Visitors Center
11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000
Home to beautiful towns and villages. Explore culinary treasures, boutiques and inns. Or bike, kayak and sail the Chesapeake Bay.
See ad on page 101.
Elkton
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Cecil County Tourism
410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95
Along the shores of Upper Chesapeake Bay discover small towns with vibe, waterfront eateries, hiking, boating, horseback riding, shopping, and more!
See ad on page 111.
North East
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Chesapeake House Travel Center
I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Mile
Marker 97, North East, 443-674-1865
www.mdta.maryland.gov/md_i-95_travel_plazas/home.html
New 30,000-sq. ft. Chesapeake House featuring a variety of food choices, fueling and electric vehicle charging station; LEED Silver certified.
Ocean City
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Ocean City, Maryland
4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN
The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy 10 miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long.
See ad on page 106.
RESERVATION SERVICES
Ocean City Hotel-Motel- Restaurant Association
5700 Coastal Hwy #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733
Providing recommendations on where to stay, where to play and where to dine since 1971.
See ad on page 106.
TOUR SERVICES
Harrison Group Resort Hotels
106 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-4444, 1-800-638-2106
Ocean City hotel group features 11 oceanfront hotels with spacious suites, fully-equipped efficiencies, guest rooms, and amenities to fit any travel plans.
See ad on page 107.
Pocomoke City
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Worcester County Visitor Center
144 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, 410-957-2484
Center is the gateway to Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore and offers more information about surrounding attractions; just four miles south of Pocomoke City.
Princess Anne
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Somerset County Tourism
11440 Ocean Hwy, Princess Anne, 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189
Celebrate the Chesapeake Experience in Somerset County. Visit our website or call for more information.
See ad on page 111.
Salisbury
TOUR SERVICES
Chesapeake Tours and Promotions Inc.
1147 S Salisbury Blvd Ste 8-243, Salisbury, 443-366-2784
Trip planner for the Eastern Shore with a trained Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad tour guide, group motor coaches and custom tours and packages.
Snow Hill
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Worcester County Tourism
104 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335
Visit Maryland’s seaside, including Ocean City, Assateague Island and charming coastal communities.
See ad on page 105.
St. Michaels
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Town of St. Michaels, Maryland
300 Mill St, POBox 206, St. Michaels
Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations and excellent shopping. See www.stmichaelsmd.org for visitor information.
See ad on page 101.
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